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1979 Fender Stratocaster - $2,500 (Ustick & 5 Mile)
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The ash body and one-piece maple neck pair for a very punchy acoustic response with great midrange kick and bark, qualities faithfully captured by the trio of gray bobbin single coil pickups. Featuring flush-mount alnico pole pieces, these pickups yield shimmering, bold tones at every position on the five-way pickup selector, with gutsy twang at the bridge, smooth cut at the neck, and hollow quack at the “in-between” positions. This Stratocaster weighs 8lbs 11oz and has been professionally setup with 9-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
Wood: Maple
Shape: Deep U, measuring .885” 1st fret, .940” 12th fret
Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius
Frets: Medium, no wear
Scale Length: 25 1/2”
Nut: 1 5/8”, bone
Headstock: Block logo, bullet truss rod nut
Tuners: F-stamped, Schaller - Replaced with locking tuners but originals included
Serialization: S9-prefix on headstock face
Factory Markings: Builders’ stamps on neck pocket/heel
Body Specs:
Wood: Ash
Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x3 (1979 date stamps on bobbins)
Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 1st week of 1980
Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo with block saddles
Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, pickup covers/knobs, trem cavity cover
The gloss Sunburst finish has a distinct chocolate brown gradient, highlighting the grain of the ash body. Cosmetic wear is limited to pick scuffing on top, faint wear through finish along the edge of the belly contour, and some small dings and light finish scratches. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with just a couple shallow marks.
The original molded hardshell case is included, along with the hangtag and case candy.